HIV/AIDS Therapists in Amherst, NY

I have a personal and historical connection to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and I understand that living with HIV or loving someone who does is not just a medical experience—it is emotional, relational, and often shaped by grief, stigma, and survival. I work with individuals living with HIV/AIDS as well as partners, caregivers, and those who have lost loved ones. Our work can include processing grief, trauma, identity, relationships, and the long emotional legacy many people still carry from the epidemic.

Psychoanalyst with longstanding commitment to the quality mental health care of persons living with HIV/AIDS and their partners.

The prevention of substance abuse is key to the prevention of HIV / AIDS.

Throughout my 20-year career I have worked with those who survived the trauma of the AIDS epidemic and who are currently HIV+ and living with the isolation and stigma that being HIV+ can manifest.

We have therapists on staff who work with clients living with HIV/AIDS as well as those taking preventative measures in order to avoid transmission.

Amherst is a suburban town of Buffalo and home to the North Campus of the University at Buffalo, one of the largest universities in the State University of New York system, bringing a substantial student population and the mental health demands that come with a large public research university. The town's generally affluent suburban character contrasts with the significant challenges faced by neighboring Buffalo, and many residents access mental health services in the broader Buffalo metro area alongside local providers. UB's counseling services are a primary resource for students, and a private therapy sector serves Amherst's established families and professional residents. Common therapy concerns include student mental health, academic and identity development stress at a large research university, anxiety, family and relationship issues, and the transitional challenges of navigating life in a prosperous suburb adjacent to a struggling urban center.

Gender ID

	52%	Male
	24%	Female
	19%	Non-Binary
	5%	Gender Fluid

Session Type

	77%	In Person and Online
	23%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

62%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
46%	Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
46%	Somatic Therapy
38%	Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian)
38%	Psychodynamic Therapy
38%	Relational Psychotherapy
31%	Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Ages Served

100%	Adult
38%	Senior
31%	Young Adult
23%	Teen
15%	Children

Client Focus

85%	LGBTQ+
46%	Hispanic / Latino
46%	Men
38%	Black / African American
38%	Women

HIV/AIDS therapists in Amherst, NY

Liberation Therapy

Mona Lee Yousef

Robert dos Santos Teixeira

Dr. Israel Martinez

Lincoln Square Psycholtherapy